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Legrandite and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Legrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Legrandite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite and Andesine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Legrandite and Andesine chemical formula.

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Legrandite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Legrandite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Legrandite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Legrandite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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